Robert Cushman, a veteran contractor, offered this advice to homeowners Victoria and Daryl Williams for choosing and installing crown molding: – Pick the right type of molding. White woods such as ...

If you purchase a home, some of the design choices that you inherit may seem strange. For example, why do homes have popcorn ceilings? The odd texture creates some problems for homeowners, like ...

Q. I’d like to install crown molding. The ceilings have a texturized finish. How do I work around this material? I can’t place the molding edge against the ceiling because it won’t lay flush. Jerry ...

When I left you last week, my grandson had turned into a prune and I had to get him out of the tub and I had hit my word limit, so I will continue the procedures for crown molding. There are two ...

When it comes to home decor, wall color and furniture selection are the usual focal points of decorating. It's easy to overlook the statement-making architectural elements of a room, like decorative ...

Q: I made the mistake of walking through several million-dollar homes one afternoon and saw a feature that I want to install in my own home: a coffered ceiling. I have a living area that I would like ...

Refinishing projects or installation of new floor or wall coverings often mean that the wood moldings in many homes must be temporarily removed. The moldings must be handled with extreme care to avoid ...

I had thought that I finished the crown molding article but after receiving some feedback and pondering the subject a little more, I realized there more to write on that subject. First let me say, I ...